Finding the Third Proportional to 435,553 and 659,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,553 and 659,889 is: 999,771.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,553 : 659,889 = 659,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,553/659,889 = 659,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,553x = 659,889 × 659,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,553x = 435,453,492,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,453,492,321/435,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,771.54
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